Figurative Statues Art Allegory Hunt Boadicea Hagar - 20 Steel Engravings - 1850 EUR 8.50 for 20 sheets 1/ The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy. Sculpture of a young woman with a sad expression, sleeping among roses, and a nearly nude young woman, partially covered by a veil, hovering above with arms outstretched. Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1866; after Raffaelle Monti (1818-1881). Original title: The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy. Date: 1866 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age Inscription below title: Engraved by E. W. Stodart, from the sculpture by R. Monti. London, Virtue & Co. One copy of this engraving is held in the collection of the British Museum in London. 2/ Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1863; after Benjamin Edward Spence Original title: The Lady of the Lake. Inscription below title: Engraved by G. Stodart, from the statue by B. E. Spence. / London, James S. Virtue Date: 1863 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age One copy of this engraving is held in the collection of the British Museum in London. http://meshok.net/item/308918813_ 3/ The Greek Slave Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1863; after Hiram Powers Original title: The Greek Slave Inscription below title: Engraved by W Roffe from the statue in marble by Hiram Powers Date: 1866 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/308919061_ 4/ The Spinner or The Goddess of Fate Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1866 after Schadow A young woman is depicted holding a finished ball of yarn in her raised left hand. The dangling threads and attached hand spindle are now missing. This ambiguous figure – the spinner or the Goddess of Fate – enjoyed immense popularity. Poems were even dedicated to her. In 1821, the sculpture was purchased by the King of Prussia, unaware that it already belonged to the Bavarian Crown Prince. This led to a brief diplomatic crisis. Original title: The Filatrice From The Statue By Schadow Inscription below title: Gebbie & Barrie Date: 1866 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/309050565 5/ Marie Antoinette on her way to the scaffold Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1878 Original title: Marie Antoinette on her way to the place of Execution Inscription below title: Engraved by H. Balding, from the statue by Lord Ronald Gower, London, Virtue & Co Date: 1878 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/309050753_ 6/ The Fisher Boy Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1871, published by James S. Virtue in London Original title: The Fisher Inscription below title: Engraved by G. Stodart, from the statue by Mary Thornycroft / London, James S. Virtue Date: 1871 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/309050859_ 7/ Statue of a boy in classical dress and sandals, with a spear in his left hand and a horn over his right shoulder; illustration for The Art Journal of 1864, published by James S. Virtue in London Original title: The Hunter (H.R.H. Prince Arthur) Inscription below title: Engraved by E.W. Stodart from the statue by Mary Thornycroft / London, James S. Virtue Date: 1864 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age One copy of this engraving is held in the collection of the British Museum in London. http://meshok.net/item/309050981_ 8/ Queen Boadicea, standing on a shield and sword in the center, holding a dagger in her right hand, protecting two young women kneeling beside her to the left and right. Boadicea was a British warrior queen who fiercely resisted the Romans. She and her daughters committed suicide to avoid capture. After the group by John Thomas, engraving by Richard Austin Artlett; illustration for The Art Journal of 1864 Original title: Boadicea Date: 1864 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/309052429_ 9/ Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1852 Original title: Hebe, from the statue by Canova, in the collection of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth. Illustration for The Art Journal, 1852. Hebe from the statue by Canova from the collection of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth (engraving) Hebe is a character from ancient Greek mythology. Goddess of youth. According to the classical version of the myth, daughter of Zeus and Hera. Originally served as cupbearer during the feasts of the gods. In Rome, Hebe was identified with Juventas, who personified the eternal youth of the state. Date: 1852 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/309053092_ 10/ Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1871 Original title: Amy And Her Fawn Inscription below title: Engraved by R.A. Artlett from the sculpture by M. Noble. London, Virtue & Co. Date: 1871 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age http://meshok.net/item/309054515_ 10/ Antique engraving from The Art Journal of 1856 Original title: Sunshine Inscription below title: Engraved by W Roffe from the statue by J Durham (engraving). London, Virtue & Co. Date: 1856 (undated) Sheet size: 33 x 24.5 cm Blank verso, sheet in excellent condition for its age